Packaging Graphics Coordinator

Aston Carter; United States; Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

PTO

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Packaging Graphics Coordinator to drive artwork projects from concept to final production. You will gather requirements, coordinate with internal teams and external partners, and ensure packaging graphics meet brand, legal, and quality standards.

This role involves tracking multiple projects, maintaining archives, and supporting product launches in a fast-paced environment. Strong Adobe Acrobat/Illustrator skills and Esko WebCenter experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in graphic/packaging fields.
• Extensive packaging graphics support and artwork coordination.
• Experience in packaging/consumer product environments.
• Proficiency with Acrobat PDF and Illustrator.
• Strong project management and detail orientation.

Responsibilities

• Manage packaging artwork projects from concept to production.
• Gather requirements, regulatory info, and documentation for updates.
• Coordinate with internal teams, agencies, printers, and suppliers.
• Review artwork files for accuracy and brand compliance.
• Facilitate feedback cycles across legal, regulatory, and marketing.
• Track status, timelines, and deliverables across projects.
• Serve as primary contact between teams and external partners.
• Maintain artwork archives and documentation.
• Support packaging updates, launches, and design changes.
• Identify opportunities to improve artwork workflows.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings with status updates.

Skills

Packaging graphics experience

Multi-project coordination

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Graphic Design / Packaging / Marketing

Tools

Adobe Acrobat PDF

Adobe Illustrator

Esko WebCenter

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Job Title: Packaging Graphics CoordinatorJob Description

The Packaging Graphics Coordinator manages packaging artwork projects from initial concept through final production and implementation. This role gathers requirements and regulatory information, coordinates with internal teams and external partners, and ensures that all packaging graphics meet brand, legal, and quality standards. The coordinator tracks multiple projects simultaneously, maintains detailed documentation and artwork archives, and supports packaging updates, product launches, and design changes in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage packaging artwork projects from concept through final production and implementation, ensuring on-time and accurate delivery.
• Gather artwork requirements, specifications, regulatory information, and supporting documentation for packaging updates and new product launches.
• Coordinate closely with internal stakeholders, external design agencies, printers, and suppliers to develop, revise, and finalize packaging artwork.
• Review and proof artwork files to ensure accuracy, consistency, brand compliance, and approval readiness.
• Facilitate artwork review cycles by collecting and incorporating feedback from legal, regulatory, marketing, product development, and other business partners.
• Track project status, approvals, timelines, and deliverables across multiple packaging initiatives simultaneously.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between internal teams and external graphics partners throughout the artwork development process.
• Maintain packaging graphics documentation, specifications, electronic files, and artwork archives in an organized and accessible manner.
• Support packaging updates, product launches, design changes, label revisions, and packaging optimization projects.
• Assist in identifying and implementing opportunities to improve artwork management processes and workflow efficiency.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings and provide clear project status updates to stakeholders.
• Support design-related activities as needed based on experience, project needs, and business priorities.

Essential Skills

• Associate degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Packaging, Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 35 years of experience supporting packaging graphics, artwork coordination, print production, graphic design, packaging development, or related functions.
• Experience working within packaging, consumer products, manufacturing, printing, labeling, or product development environments.
• Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat PDF and Adobe Illustrator.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent attention to detail, particularly in proofing, specifications, and document accuracy.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills when working with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities may shift frequently.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with packaging artwork management systems such as Esko WebCenter.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Access and related databases.
• Knowledge of print production processes, packaging specifications, and artwork workflows.
• Experience working with regulatory, legal, or compliance reviews related to packaging.
• Prior experience coordinating with external agencies, printers, and packaging suppliers.
• Understanding of packaging development processes within consumer products, paper goods, manufacturing, or related industries.
• Graphic design experience supporting packaging or print-related projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general administrative support skills.
• Experience with graphics management tools and workflows, including Esko and Adobe Creative Suite.

Work Environment

This role operates in a professional office and production-support environment focused on packaging and graphics for consumer products and related industries. The schedule follows a standard Monday through Friday workweek, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The position is structured as a long-term contract through 2027, with potential for extension or contract-to-hire conversion. You will regularly use Adobe Creative Suite (including Adobe Acrobat PDF and Adobe Illustrator), packaging artwork management systems such as Esko WebCenter, Microsoft Office, and database tools such as Microsoft Access. The work involves frequent collaboration with cross-functional teams, external design agencies, printers, and suppliers, and requires comfort working with digital artwork files, specifications, and documentation in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Appleton, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $36.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Appleton, WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Appleton,WI.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.